$3,998
Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804), James Madison (1751-1836), and John Jay (1745-1829) The Federalist, on the New Constitution. New York: George F. Hopkins, 1802. Second edition, two octavo volumes, includes Hopkins's ad listing "Valuable Books," leaf [A]4 in volume II; bound in uniform contemporary marbled sheepskin, joints cracked, spines and corners damaged, some occasional spotting to contents, 8 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. (2) Unlike the anonymous first edition, the second edition of The Federalist is the first to credit authors Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay by name in the preface. Additional revisions of the text (likely written by Hamilton) are also included for the first time. The full text of the Federal Constitution with the eleven amendments, and Hamilton's Letters of Pacificus, a series of essays defending Washington's Neutrality Proclamation of 1793, also appear. Estimate $5,000-7,000 I: [A]4, B-Z4, 2A-2T2. II: [A]4, B-Z4, 2A-2Y2. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-11-12
